A Chimney Sweep’s FAQ About Chimney Cleaning
May 1st, 2017It may not be the prime time of year for chimney sweeps, but we still want to make sure you get the information you need to stay safe.
Chimney Sweeping and Cleaning Posts
Why It’s So Important to Have Certified Chimney Sweeps on the Job
January 17th, 2017You wouldn’t hire a mechanic to be your doctor—or vice versa—so why would you choose a random “handyman” to clean your chimney? A dirty chimney is dangerous, greatly increasing your chances of a home fire, and it’s something you should have cleaned every year.
Why You Should Avoid a Cheap Chimney Sweep
February 22nd, 2016Cleaning out your chimney once every year (at least!) is so important for your health and wellness, and for the well-being of your home. This process could potentially save your home, as a buildup of debris in the chimney could actually cause a fire to ignite in the chimney and spread to your home.
It’s Summer! Why You Should Still Schedule Chimney Sweeping Today
July 6th, 2015In the summertime, your home heating system is far from your mind. You love the warmth and comfort that radiates from your chimney in the winter, but once the warm weather hits, you’re unlikely to think of it much until fall rolls around again.
How to Prepare for Chimney Sweeping in Minneapolis, MN
August 12th, 2014Your fireplace chimney should have annual sweeping service from certified chimney sweeps (certification is from the Chimney Safety Institute of America) to keep it clean and safely venting exhaust fumes out of your home. Your chimney sweeps will also check for…
Benefits of Chimney Sweeping
November 15th, 2013Chimney sweeping evokes images of cockney street urchins, stovepipe hats and Dick Van Dyke. But the principles involved haven’t changed in 150 years, and while today’s chimney sweeps use modern equipment and techniques, the work they do isn’t all that different from those of their predecessors. Chimney sweeping in St. Paul is a particular necessity, owing to our numerous older homes with fine brick fireplaces. The benefits of chimney sweeping are numerous and obvious.
All I Know About Chimney Sweeping I Learned from Mary Poppins: What Else Should I Know?
November 8th, 2013The romanticized image of the chimney sweep comes to us from the Disney movie Mary Poppins, where we learn that chimney sweeps are always coated from head to toe with soot, know fantastic dance moves, and say “guv’ner” at the end of every sentence. That’s all good to know if you live in a fantasy version of Victorian London. But if you live in contemporary Minnesota, you need to know the more practical side of keeping a chimney clean so you can enjoy it all through the winter in comfort and safety.
What Will My Chimney Sweeps Actually Remove from My Chimney?
July 24th, 2013Few home heating methods are both as effective and as aesthetically pleasing as lighting a roaring fire in the fireplace. However, operating a fireplace necessitates special measures that must be taken in order to keep your home safe. A professional chimney sweep must be hired to regularly sweep, clean and inspect your chimney to ensure the safe, effective operation of your chimney.
How Often Should I Schedule Chimney Sweeping?
June 18th, 2013Most homeowners probably don’t give much thought to the health of their chimney. However, dirty chimneys are the leading cause of chimney fires in the United States. Getting regular Minneapolis chimney sweeping is a great way to improve the efficiency of your chimney and to potentially protect your home from fires. The chimney sweeping experts at 2nd Generation Chimneys have been providing fast and good quality services for many years.
